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NHTSARecalled Oct 14, 2011 · #11V510000

OIL COOLER LINE DETACHMENT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE OIL COOLER LINE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FITTING. A DETACHED OIL LINE COULD SPRAY OIL ON A TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, OR IT COULD SPRAY OIL THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Product details

Product
  • OIL COOLER LINE DETACHMENT
  • 2005-2007 ELISE AND EXIGE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Model numbers
2007 ELISE
UPCs

What you should do

LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.

View the official CPSC notice